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WK08 ZTS

2008 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,321 mi
Last recorded140,321 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Forester76,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 ZTS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 140,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 140,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 137,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 137,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly perished.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 134,963 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal on rear differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 134,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft seal on rear differential leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 132,251 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Rear suspension level device broken (headlight)

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,233 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Rear headlight level sensor broken

Pass 26 Jan 2021 125,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 119,480 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 112,050 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,753 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,498 miles

exhaust corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,442 miles

Exhaust corroded on rear tail box joints!

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,105 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,391 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,577 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,346 miles

front brake pads 3 to 4mm

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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WK08 ZTS is a 2008 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK08 ZTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK08 ZTS registered?

WK08 ZTS is a 2008 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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